Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2022

 

The Africa Institute in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates ,

as part of its African Languages and Translation Program, announces the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship. This residency program is created in honor of the late Nigerian Professor Tejumola Olaniyan and his remarkable intellectual legacy in the field of African literature and critical theory. The residency program welcomes applications from creative writers including novelists, short story writers, playwrights, poets and scriptwriters related to Africa and the African diaspora for a grant of 45,000 AED( $12,250 USD) in total. 

The proposed project can be in Arabic or English (other languages will be considered). The residency invites recipients to Sharjah, UAE for a period of three months to complete their work.

Recipients will have the opportunity to publish their texts through The Africa Institute’s publications program. Projects relating to theatre and film scripts can also be published as texts or receive support in facilitating productions. The project could be new or a work-in-progress and should be feasible for completion within the timeframe of the residency.

All applications will be reviewed by The Africa Institute through a committee of peers of well-known writers. Three recipients will be chosen based on the quality of their proposal, and the demonstrated feasibility of completion within the timeframe of the residency.

Benefits

A grant of 45,000 AED in total, about $12,250 USD

Eligibilities

Creative writers include novelists, short story writers, playwrights, poets and scriptwriters related to Africa and the African diaspora.

Eligible Regions: Africa and the African diaspora

Applications must include:

CV/résumé of the applicant

A two-page narrative of the project to be undertaken during the residency period, its significance, and a proposed date of completion.

A sample of published or unpublished writings.

To submit applications-compile all application materials; CV/résumé, two-page narrative and writing sample (in case of a book, please attach separately) into one single PDF in the mentioned order. Please name the file with the residency title abbreviation and the applicant’s name in this format: TOCWRP_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME. 

Use the same name in the email subject heading and send the PDF as an email attachment to applications@theafricainstitute.org 

https://theafricainstitute.org/institute-program/tejumola-olaniyan-creative-writers-in-residence-fellowship

Call for Volunteers: STEMi Makers Africa

STEMi Makers Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization that equips young Africans with STEM emerging tools, real-world problem-solving skills that they need to excel in STEM lucrative pathways and become more experienced for Africa’s workforce.

They are looking out for:

Wed Development persons.

Graphic Designers and

Social media assistants.

They welcome people with these skills and who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation.

Benefits

Ability to join the Community network.

Provide a recommendation letter

Stipend

Personal development opportunities and grooming

Networking.

Eligibilities

Be skilled in Word Press and PHP (For Web developers).

Be skilled in graphic designing and creativity (For Graphic designers).

Be skilled in content creation and social media management (For Social media experts).

Eligible Regions: Algeria,, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Comoros, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Application Form 

>> Click HERE

Website & Contacts:

Website: https://stemiafrica.org

Contact 1 : +234-703-759-8505

Contact 2 : +234-809-272-9114

Email: info@stemiafrica.org

Breaking Down Borders Africa Virtual Youth Summit

BREAKING DOWN BORDERS AFRICA VIRTUAL YOUTH SUMMIT
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION


African youth are among the most active in the response to the spread of COVID-19, many have redirected the efforts and resources to ensure that they play a part in the response to the global pandemic. Youth people are at the frontlines, be it through health work, research, activism, innovation and public awareness campaigns.

The 2020 BDBA Youth Summit aims to create a space where African youth can engage on a collective and inclusive response to the pandemic and other issues affecting the African continent.

25 MAY 2020: Together, Apart: Youth Activism for Disaster Response

26 MAY 2020: The Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Livelihoods

27 MAY 2020; Impact of Covid19 on Women and Girls

28 MAY 2020: COVID19 and Human Rights

29 MAY 2020: The Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Wellbeing and Mental Health

Registration
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6wlni-UFThWP3X8O70yXYg

African Youth Energy Innovator Submissions

The 2019 African Youth Energy Innovator Submissions Are Open!

Africa Energy Indaba is proud to present the third African Youth Energy Innovator Showcase in 2019. The contest is open to 18 to 35-year-old individuals from across Africa; and the submitted innovations should address the key areas of energy security, environmental sustainability, energy equity, and job creation.

The winner will receive the Best Innovator Award and will be recognized at the Africa Energy Indaba 2019 in Johannesburg.

Benefits
The winner will receive the Best Innovator Award and will be recognized at the Africa Energy Indaba 2019 in Johannesburg.
The Top-5 finalists will each receive an opportunity to showcase their Innovation in a 2-day Exhibition during the Africa Energy Indaba.
All expenses paid (flights, accommodation, Exhibition Stand, free media coverage of your innovation).
This will provide the following benefits:
Publicity and exposure of the winning innovations to local and international market opportunities
Access to exclusive Business Matchmaking networking programme to meet with potential investors
Opportunity to meet key public and private sector stakeholders
The possibility of attracting funding or sponsorship

Eligibilities
Individuals who are between 18 to 35 years old;
Have citizenship to any country in Africa
Your Innovation Should Address These Key Areas:
Energy Security: Can your innovation help with effective management of energy supply, reliability of energy infrastructure, or meet a specific set of current and future demands?

Environmental Sustainability: Does your innovation provide clean renewable or low carbon supply energy?

Energy Equity: Can your innovation improve accessibility and affordability of energy in Africa?

Job creation: Could your innovation create jobs?

Target customers: Who is the innovation going to benefit? For example Utilites / Rural communities / Corporates etc.?

Customer value: What are the key benefits of your innovation to customers?

Your unique value proposition: How will you differentiate and position yourself?

Eligible Regions: African Countries

https://goo.gl/mxjgtr

Australia Awards Africa Master

Australian Awards Scholarships, to undertake higher degree studies in Australia at Masters level.
Australia Awards Short Courses, to undertake short-term, targeted professional training courses, in Australia and/or in Africa, in a range of development-focused sectors.
website
http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org

e-mail
enquiries@australiaawardsafrica.org